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Bloomsbury presents The War Came To Us: Life and Death in Ukraine, written and read by Christopher Miller WINNER OF THE WITOLD PILECKI INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD SPECIAL PRIZE A WATERSTONES AND IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR A breathtaking exploration of Ukraines past, present, and future, and a heartbreaking account of the war against Russia, written by a leading journalist who has lived and worked in Ukraine for over a decade. 'A beautiful blend of memoir, reportage and history...superb.' -- Irish Times When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, it marked his latest and most overt attempt to brutally conquer the country. Christopher Miller, the Ukraine correspondent for the Financial Times was on the ground when the first Russian missiles struck and troops stormed over the border. But the seeds of Russias war against Ukraine and the West were sown more than a decade earlier. This is the definitive, inside story of Ukraines long fight for freedom. Told through Millers personal experiences, vivid front-line dispatches and illuminating interviews with unforgettable characters, he takes readers on a riveting journey through the key locales and pivotal events of Ukraines modern history. With candor, wit and sensitivity, Miller captures Ukraine in all its glory: vast, defiant, and resilient. This is the story of an American who fell in love with a foreign place and its people and witnessed them do extraordinary things to escape the long shadow of their former imperial ruler and preserve their independence.

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Royal Canin Maine Coon täiskasvanute kuivtoit kassidele. Maine Beari tõugu täiskasvanutele kassid 15 kuu vanuselt. Suur kuubikukujuline pellet, mis on spetsiaalselt kohandatud Maine'i karu suure lõualuuga, soodustab närimist ja pakub head suuhügieeni. Oma kehamassi suuruse tõttu võivad Maine Carne'i kassid olla eluaegsed liigeseprobleemid. Toilis sisalduvad ained on kasulikud luude ja liigeste jaoks. Tauriin, EPR ja DHR aitavad tugevdada südamefunktsiooni. Spetsiaalsed aminohapped, vitamiinid, Omega 3 ja Omega 6 rasvhapped aitavad säilitada tervislikku nahka ja karusnaha. Sisaldab mineraalide kombinatsiooni aitab säilitada terve täiskasvanud kassi kuseteede süsteemi. Koostisosad Dehüdreeritud kodulindude valgud, riis, mais, loomsed rasvad, maisigluteen, köögiviljavalkude isolatsioon*, taimsed kiud, hüdrolüüsitud loomsed valgud, peedi viljaliha, mineraalid, kalaõli, sojaõli, venaliõli, frucato-oligo-sahhariidid, pärmiekstrakt (allikas manose-oligosahhariidide, kurgiõli, hüdrolüüsitud koorikloomade (glükoosamiini allika), saialilliekstrakti (luteiini allika), hüdrolüüsitud kõhre (kondroitiini allikas). *L.I.P.: Valgud imenduvad väga hästi. Analüütilised koostisosad: valk 31%, rasv 20%, roheline tuhk 7,4%, roheline kiudaine 5%. Toitumislisandid: A -vitamiin: 30500TV, D3: 800 IU, E1 (raud): 40 mg, E2 (jood): 4 mg, E4 (vask): 12 mg, E5 (mangaan): 51 mg, E6 (tsink) : 154 mg, E8 (seleen): 0,08 mg, tauriin: 2,58 g. Tehnoloogilised aksessuaarid: Settence Clinoptiloliit: 10 g, sensoorsed lisandid: teeekstrakt (polüfenooli allikas): 0,6 g, säilitusained, antioksüdandid. Toitmissoovitus Veenduge, et teie lemmikloomal oleks alati värske joogivesi. Soovitatav igapäevane toidukogus: vt pakendil. Hoiditingimused: hoidke kuivas ja jahedas kohas. Pakendi tihedalt avamine laste ja loomade käeulatusest.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 592, Publishers: Bloomsbury Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781399405225, Date of issue: 2022

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 384, Publishers: Bloomsbury Publishing, Author: Richard Porter,Oscar Campbell, ISBN-13: 9781399401968, Date of issue: 2024

An evocative and lyrical history of Cyprus and the Mediterranean. An evocative and lyrical history of Cyprus and the Mediterranean.

Capturing the essence of historys most influential economists in enjoyable and illuminating biographical sketches, this book shows how the great economic thinkers are still relevant today. We live in the economy and we are part of it. Living through a pandemic, governments had to work out how to put economies into a deep freeze without destroying them. Avoiding climate catastrophe means changing economies so that they dont bake the world. In explaining how economic thinking is indispensable to tackling these huge problems, this book is a sure-footed guide, spanning Aristotles ideas about restraining consumption, Adam Smiths thinking about the importance of moral character for sustained economic development, and Esther Duflos ongoing work to help the worlds poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty. It shows how the greatest economic thinkers Karl Marx, Maynard Keynes, and Friedrich Hayek, among many others have enabled us to see the world differently, and how we can make it better. It shows that economic thinking emerged, long before there were economists and that good economics is about much more than the economy, so everyone should understand these vital ideas. Along the way, the book quietly subverts what you think you know about economics, especially by showing how women found a place in the development of ideas even when discrimination denied them any formal role.

Now in its sixth edition, Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course.This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples throughout.Contents includes:· Chartwork – with useful worked examples · Electronic navigation – how to use the latest technology for safe navigation: radar, electronic chart plotting and GPS· Pilotage – buoyage fully explained and illustrated · Communications – the latest information on maritime communications including GMDSS · Weather – the elements of meteorology, weather sources and forecasts · Safety and survival – new SOLAS regulations· Stability and buoyancy – principles simply explainedIncluding the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design, this 6th edition complements the syllabus and assists with exam preparation. Now in its sixth edition, Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course.

'Nick Bryant is brilliant. He has a way of showing you what you've been missing from the whole story whilst never leaving you feeling stupid.' – Emily Maitlis'Bryant is a genuine rarity, a Brit who understands America' – Washington PostIn When America Stopped Being Great, veteran reporter and BBC New York correspondent Nick Bryant reveals how America's decline paved the way for Donald Trump's rise, sowing division and leaving the country vulnerable to its greatest challenge of the modern era.Deftly sifting through almost four decades of American history, from post-Cold War optimism, through the scandal-wracked nineties and into the new millennium, Bryant unpacks the mistakes of past administrations, from Ronald Reagan's 'celebrity presidency' to Barack Obama's failure to adequately address income and racial inequality. He explains how the historical clues, unseen by many (including the media) paved the way for an outsider to take power and a country to slide towards disaster. As Bryant writes, 'rather than being an aberration, Trump's presidency marked the culmination of so much of what had been going wrong in the United States for decades – economically, racially, politically, culturally, technologically and constitutionally.'A personal elegy for an America lost, unafraid to criticise actors on both sides of the political divide, When America Stopped Being Great takes the long view, combining engaging storytelling with recent history to show how the country moved from the optimism of Reagan's 'Morning in America' to the darkness of Trump's 'American Carnage'. It concludes with some of the most dramatic events in recent memory, in an America torn apart by a bitterly polarised election, racial division, the national catastrophe of the coronavirus and the threat to US democracy evidenced by the storming of Capitol Hill.

'A wonderful, compelling read' Vassos Alexander, radio presenter and ultrarunner Welcome to the Barkley Marathons, a fever dream of an ultra event, inspired by a prison break, heralded by a conch blast, paid for in cigarettes and socks, and completed only by a select few. A race in which competitors haul themselves up mountains, through extreme weather conditions, beyond pain and exhaustion, mile after mile. Completed 60 miles? Thats just the fun run. Journalist and ultrarunner Michiel Panhuysen is a multiple-time Barkley entrant, having fallen under the spell of this most enigmatic of races and its presiding philosopher-genius organizer Lazarus Lake in the early 2010s. On each occasion, the Barkley won. The Barkley nearly always wins. In the Spell of the Barkley is a story of sporting obsession, exploring what drives individuals to challenge themselves at the limits of what is possible and what it takes to succeed.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 SPORTS PERFORMANCE BOOK OF THE YEAR'A fascinating and multilayered exploration of what it means to endure'Alex Hutchinson, author of Endure'Engaging... (endurance sport] comes to lyrical life'The TLSThe author of Out of Thin Air, winner of the Margaret Mead Award 2022, journeys through different cultures to find out the meaning of endurance.So many of us are embracing endurance sports – whether it is running an ultra-marathon, taking on long-distance cycling events or even climbing Mount Everest. But what is it that makes us voluntarily do exhausting things? When we lace up our running shoes or jump on our bike, are we embracing freedom, or are we simply reproducing ideas about productivity and competition from the world of work? And what kinds of broader social and spiritual significance does endurance have indifferent parts of the world?To the Limit sets out to rediscover the joy of moving together as a group – whether it's running the length of the Lake District in a day, or navigating the descents of the Sindhupalchok International Trail Race in Nepal. It shows us how endurance activities can help bring people together, and even change the way we think about the natural world and our place in it. The author of Out of Thin Air, winner of the Margaret Mead Award 2022, journeys through different cultures to find out the meaning of endurance. Autorid: Michael Crawley

'The entire world is trifling and futile. It ends in death and annihilation'. Ibn Khaldun, 1377 The Black Death of 1347-53 was the single most devastating natural disaster in the known history of humanity. It ruined great empires and caused incalculable suffering, killing perhaps half of the medieval world's population. Thomas Asbridge's remarkable new book is the first to describe these waves of catastrophic plague as a pan-Eurasian phenomenon. The disease spread with fearsome rapidity, coursing along trade and travel routes, claiming the lives of millions. While there are substantial gaps in our evidence from this period, many documents surviving - including chronicles, poems, letters - that make these events shocking and immediate. Asbridge uses every kind of record to give the reader a powerful sense of how these large, sophisticated and globalized societies were brought to their knees by this terrible scourge. The aftershocks of the Black Death continued for many years after its initial, catastrophic appearance and these too are fully discussed here. This is a superb book on an awe-inspiring and deeply frightening era in human history.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 528, Publishers: Bloomsbury Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781399405287, Date of issue: 2023

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 160, Publishers: Bloomsbury Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781399404808, Date of issue: 2022

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 320, Publishers: Bloomsbury Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781399409773, Date of issue: 2024

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 224, Publishers: Bloomsbury USA, Author: James Lowen,Carlos Bocos Gonzalez, ISBN-13: 9781399405010, Date of issue: 2024

One of the Financial Times' Best Economics Books of 2023Visionary Oxford professor Ian Goldin and The Economist's Tom Lee-Devlin show why the city is where the battles of inequality, social division, pandemics and climate change must be faced.From centres of antiquity like Athens or Rome to modern metropolises like New York or Shanghai, cities throughout history have been the engines of human progress and the epicentres of our greatest achievements. Now, for the first time, more than half of humanity lives in cities, a share that continues to rise. In the developing world, cities are growing at a rate never seen before.In this book, Professor Goldin and Tom Lee-Devlin show why making our societies fairer, more cohesive and sustainable must start with our cities. Globalization and technological change have concentrated wealth into a small number of booming metropolises, leaving many smaller cities and towns behind and feeding populist resentment. Yet even within seemingly thriving cities like London or San Francisco, the gap between the haves and have-nots continues to widen and our retreat into online worlds tears away at our social fabric. Meanwhile, pandemics and climate change pose existential threats to our increasingly urban world.Professor Goldin and Tom Lee-Devlin combine the lessons of history with a deep understanding of the challenges confronting our world today to show why cities are at a crossroads - and hold our destinies in the balance.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 224, Publishers: Bloomsbury Publishing, Author: Rafael Tosi German, ISBN-13: 9781399406734, Date of issue: 2025

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 272, Publishers: Bloomsbury Publishing, Author: Kate Bradbury, ISBN-13: 9781399408868, Date of issue: 2024

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 1200, Publishers: Bloomsbury USA, Author: Panini, ISBN-13: 9781399405300, Date of issue: 2025

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 256, Publishers: Bloomsbury Publishing, Author: Frances Stoakley, ISBN-13: 9781399404747, Date of issue: 2025

A groundbreaking investigation into diversity and equality in the workplace, arguing that both men and women need to be active participants in the conversation if any meaningful progress is to take place. "The most important business book of the year" - EsquireThere's never been more discussion around diversity and inclusion in the workplace. From gender pay gaps and the #MeToo movement to Black Lives Matter, it seems that every organization has finally recognised that lasting change needs to happen.Various studies show that the most successful and productive senior management teams are those which are truly diverse and eclectic. Yet there remains only 8 female CEOs of FTSE 100 boards, and only 10 BAME people working in leadership roles across companies in the FTSE 100. While there has been a clear shift in attitudes, actual progress towards more inclusive workspaces has been excruciatingly slow and, in some cases, has ground to a halt. Following extensive research and interviews at over 200 international businesses, Kathryn Jacob, Sue Unerman and Mark Edwards have discovered one major problem that is holding back the move towards greater diversity: why aren't the men getting involved?Most men are not engaged with D&I initiatives in the workplace – at one extreme they may be feeling actively hostile and threatened by the changing cultural landscape. But others may be unmotivated to change – recognising the abstract benefits of diversity but not realising what's in it for them. The time for change is long past. Belonging is the call to action we need today -the tool to turn the men in power into allies as we battle discrimination, harassment, pay gaps, and structural racism and patriarchy at every level of the workplace. The lessons in this book will help us work together to build a better workplace where everyone feels they belong.

The first volume of Peter Seewald's authoritative biography. By any reckoning, the papacy of Pope Benedict XVI was extraordinary, with moments of high drama. Not the least of these was his resignation from office in February 2013, the first papal resignation in 500 years. But who was Joseph Ratzinger? In this definitive biography, based on meticulous historical research and many hours of taped interviews with his subject, Peter Seewald shows the exceptional circumstances in which the exceptionally talented son of a Bavarian policeman became the first German pope for 950 years. In this first volume, covering the years 19271965, we witness Joseph Ratzingers early days, living above his fathers police station. Ratzinger came to adulthood through the years of National Socialism. Though hostile to the rise of Hitler, his family knew well about Dachau and Ratzinger himself was conscripted into the Hitler Youth. Joseph Ratzinger proved to be a man of exceptional intellectual gifts and by the time of the Second Vatican Council (19621965) he was already noted as one of the outstanding intellects present and was nominated a peritus or theological expert. This was also the time of the start of his friendship with the Swiss theologian Hans Küng who was to become his nemesis. Of his predecessor, Pope Francis has said: Pope Benedict was a great Pope, great for the penetration of his intelligence, great for his important contribution to theology, great for his love of the Church and human beings, great for his virtues and faith. Even in this first volume, we begin to understand how this came to be true.

An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to timespans in the natural world, featuring more than 80 beautifully designed diagrams and charts. Which organisms live the longest? How does the natural world recover from wildfires? How long do eggs take to hatch? What are the worlds fastest- and slowest- growing plants? Which species invest the most in parental care? The graphic number line is a potent pattern that explains much of our world, from the life cycle of immortal jellyfish to the perfect amount of time for a good sleep. Beautifully illustrated with reader-friendly infographics and stunning colour photography, How Nature Keeps Time visually maps the amounts of time bounded by growth, distance, age, reproduction, sleep, death and other key behaviours. Join science and comedy writer Helen Pilcher as she examines a broad range of species from across the world and throughout time. As our natural world draws our attention to its plight, this fascinating book offers a calm, clear-thinking series of visual explanations based on the ultimate objective measure time.

A fresh take on assessing your priorities - both professionally and personally - to ensure you are in the best career and can make the most positive difference to the people and places around you. The overall focus of The Seven Games of Leadership is simple: the disruptive moment in which we find ourselves living - the combined effect of the fourth industrial revolution, climate change, political divisions/fake news, Covid 19, wealth distribution, immigration, and so on - demands that we are our own agents of change. We can start our own revolutions in order to live the most rewarding lives possible - we just need to know how to do it. It is about caring about ourselves (so prioritising self-care), caring about the people around us, and caring about our jobs and careers - not simply as a source of income but as an engine for a larger purpose and change, both personal and professional. The book will guide the reader towards a realisation that 'being a rebel' is not about destroying what we have but rather it's about co-designing and rebuilding different paths for individuals which then also have a positive impact on society at large. The overall objective is allow people to identify and find a role/job that is more effectively aligned, not only with their individual values (already discussed in the author's previous book, The Compass & the Radar), but with a broader purpose centred on a wider sense of humanity and building sustainable prosperity for all. If we have learned anything from the pandemic, it is the importance of being part of a community, the need to avoid isolation and - given the complexity of the problems we face - the need to develop self-care, contextual intelligence and collaboration. The Seven Games of Leadership provides the tools and practical advice you need to reassess your priorities and take the steps necessary to refocus your life, your career and the issues of the world around you.

Complementing Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, this revision handbook includes a free practice chart, test papers and practical exercises on all areas of the course. Yachtmaster Exercises is a partner to Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, providing extra navigational practice for students, helping them to absorb the course theory. This revision handbook contains practice exercises and test papers with fully explained answers on all parts of the Yachtmaster course, whether sail or power. This essential guide covers chartwork, tides, pilotage and passage planning, as well as seamanship, anchorwork, ropework and rules of the road.A free practice chart is included, as well as extracts from tide tables, tidal curves, almanacs and pilotage notes so that students can complete the questions, work on real life sailing scenarios and plot their own courses without the need for any other material. This revised 5th edition includes the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design. It's an invaluable textbook and exam revision guide for anyone studying for the RYA exams or simply brushing up on their navigation skills.

We love to imagine the future. But why are groundbreaking future technologies always just around the corner, and never a reality? For decades we've delighted in dreaming about a sci-fi utopia, from flying cars and bionic humans to hyperloops and smart cities. And why not? Building a better world be it a free-flying commute or an automated urban lifestyle is a worthy dream. Given the pace of technological change, nothing seems impossible anymore. But why are these innovations always out of reach? Delving into the remarkable history of technology, The Long History of the Future introduces us to the clever scientists, genius engineers and eccentric innovators who first brought these ideas to life and have struggled to make them work since. These stories reveal a more realistic picture of how these technologies may evolve and how we'll eventually get to use them. You may never be able to buy a fully driverless car, but automated braking and steering could slash collision rates. Smart cities won't perfect city life, but they could help empty bins on time. Hyperloops may never arrive, but superfast trains are already here. We always believe current technology is the best it could be. By looking to the past and the future, Nicole Kobie shows how history always proves us wrong and how what lies ahead may not be what we imagine, but so much better.

'Smart, funny and wise ... a must-read' - STYLIST MAGAZINE 'Brilliant... hugely practical and entertaining' - WATERSTONES GOLD AWARD WINNER AT THE LIVING NOW AWARDS 2025 - MOTIVATION/SELF-IMPROVEMENT BOOK SHORTLISTED AT THE INVESTING INSIDERS FINANCIAL BOOK AWARDS 2025 - BEST PERSONAL FINANCE BOOK Welcome to money made simple. This is your invitation to transform your finances and create the life you really want. If you're feeling broke, stressed and fed up of living pay cheque to pay cheque then you're in the right place. Anna Brading was in your position once too, but now she's changed her life, and her finances. She is here to help you do the same. Let Anna walk you through the 10 Steps to mastering your money as you learn how to piece together your own financial plan, step by step, and track your progress as you go. (Spoiler alert: it's really not that hard we were just never taught this stuff in school!) Money Mentor is the must-read, non-judgemental guide for anyone who feels they should be doing more with their money but doesn't know where to start. Treat yourself to learning the tools you need to make your money grow you deserve this.

A new collection of sailors' brilliantly funny, real-life blunders, from the pages of Yachting Monthly, illustrated with witty and engaging cartoons. A new collection of sailors' brilliantly funny, real-life blunders, from the pages of Yachting Monthly.The book compiles the best of the short real-life confessions from sailors from Yachting Monthly's Confessions feature, many of them illustrated by original cartoons. These cautionary tales are arranged into themed chapters, for the amusement and edification of readers.Worse things happen at sea, so the saying goes. This book relates the embarrassing blunders and shameful shenanigans of real sailors to whom the worst did happen. Even in a world of satellite navigation and social media, shipwrecks, collisions, getting stuck in the toilet and cases of mistaken identity can and do happen. They remain hidden until the skipper can bear the guilt no longer and must unburden their souls. The resulting stories are outrageously funny, while allowing the rest of us to thank our stars it wasn't us and to learn from others' mistakes.The Yachting Monthly Confessional has been offering absolution for almost half a century. This hilarious collection is the cream of the crop from the last few years, illustrated by the brilliant cartoons of Bill Caldwell, and deserves a place on every sailor's bookshelf as the definitive guide of what not to do at sea!

Spotlight: Hares is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, and features succinct and detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist. With their wild glare, swift turn of foot and secretive nature, hares are the rabbits mysterious and untameable cousin. Always a thrilling wildlife spot, the hare has long been a symbol of Britains sweeping, open countryside. Hares have also been associated with human culture and folklore for many centuries - their associations with spring can be traced back to the druids. Focusing on our two British species, the Brown Hare (found throughout the UK and widely distributed in Europe and Asia) and its more northerly relative the Mountain Hare (found in Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and the Russian Federation), RSPB Spotlight Hares offers exciting and up-to-date information on these incredible lagomorphs, with chapters covering their biology, evolution, natural history, behaviour, including courtship rituals, and ecology. Information on some of the more charismatic species of hare found elsewhere in the world and on hares other relatives, the rabbits and pikas, is also provided. The author discusses in detail Hares interactions with humans, in agriculture, habitat management, shooting and hunting, as well as in more culinary matters, and reveals why this almost mythical animal of hill and meadow is so sensitive to the changes we make to age-old farming landscapes. The presence and significance of hares in our culture is also discussed, including the Easter hare, Lewis Carrolls mad March hare, and hares as shape-changers. Nancy Jennings also offers useful tips on where and how to see hares for yourself in the wild.

A clear explanation of the art of negotiation, with practical advice on how to prepare, how to keep cool under pressure, and how body language can be used to your advantage.All of us negotiate every day in different ways - whether that's in a work setting, using professional partners, or even at home. But for many people it's a nerve-wracking experience that leaves them feeling awkward, tongue-tied and at a disadvantage. This book will explain the dynamics of a successful negotiation, allowing you to understand the full process and apply the guidance to your own situations.It will help you to build your confidence and allow you to find the results that are right for you, with practical advice on the basic principles of negotiation, how to prepare, how to keep cool under pressure, and how to understand and use body language to achieve your goals.Negotiate Successfully contains a quiz to assess strengths and weaknesses, step-by-step guidance and action points, top tips to bear in mind for the future, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, as well as summaries of the key points. A clear explanation of the art of negotiation, with practical advice on how to prepare, how to keep cool under pressure, and how body language can be used to your advantage.

An entertaining guide to history’s most fascinating philosophers – from Sappho to Kant, and Aristotle to Simone de Beauvoir – which seeks to help us answer life’s big questions. An entertaining guide to history's most fascinating philosophers – from Sappho to Kant, and Aristotle to Simone de Beauvoir – which seeks to help us answer life's big questions.In showing how the great philosophers of human history lived and thought – and what they thought about – Peter Cave provides an accessible and enjoyable introduction to thinking philosophically and how it can change our everyday lives. He addresses questions such as: Is there anything 'out there' that gives meaning to our lives? Does reality tell us how we ought to live? What indeed is reality and what is appearance – and how can we tell the difference?This book paints vivid portraits of an assortment of inspiring thinkers: from Lao Tzu to Avicenna to Iris Murdoch; from Hannah Arendt to Socrates and Plato to Karl Marx; from Kierkegaard and Nietzsche to Sartre to Samuel Beckett – and let us not forget Lewis Carroll for some thought-provoking fantasies and Ludwig Wittgenstein for the anguishes of a genius. As well as displaying optimists and pessimists, believers and non-believers, the book displays relevance to current affairs, from free speech to abortion to the treatment of animals to our leaders' moral character.Cave brings to life these often prescient, always compelling philosophical thinkers, showing how their ways of approaching the world grew out of their own lives and times and how we may make valuable use of their insights today. Now, more than ever, we need to understand how to live, and how to understand the world around us.

'A fantastic little book' - Birdwatch Featuring 130 of the most common and readily identifiable species, this illustrated pocket guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the naturally occurring spiders found in the British Isles. Presented in a portable and accessible format, this is the perfect guide for both beginners and more experienced enthusiasts. Featuring stunning artwork by the world-renowned invertebrate artist Richard Lewington, this pocket guide covers 130 species of spider, as well as illustrations of webs, egg cocoons and spider behaviour. The introduction features an at-a-glance guide providing a quick reference to each species, with corresponding page numbers to find out more. Additional sections clearly explain how the reader can distinguish similar species, and the book also includes a glossary and bibliography to aid beginners. Each species account includes a detailed description covering field characteristics, habitat and distribution, webs, egg cocoons and similar species. Species accounts are interspersed with beautifully illustrated spreads showing similar, confusion species, making this perfect for use in the field. A contribution from the sale of each book is made to the British Arachnological Society.

A highly original and immersive new biography of Fyodor Dostoevsky, published to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth 'A daring and mesmerizing twist on the art of biography' – Douglas Smith, author of Rasputin: The Biography'Anyone who loves (Dostoevsky's] novels will be fascinated by this book' – Sue Prideaux, author of I Am Dynamite! A Life of Friedrich NietzscheDostoevsky's life was marked by brilliance and brutality. Sentenced to death as a young revolutionary, he survived mock execution and Siberian exile to live through a time of seismic change in Russia, eventually being accepted into the Tsar's inner circle. He had three great love affairs, each overshadowed by debilitating epilepsy and addiction to gambling. Somehow, amidst all this, he found time to write short stories, journalism and novels such as Crime and Punishment, The Idiot and The Brothers Karamazov, works now recognised as among the finest ever written.In Dostoevsky in Love Alex Christofi weaves carefully chosen excerpts of the author's work with the historical context to form an illuminating and often surprising whole. The result is a novelistic life that immerses the reader in a grand vista of Dostoevsky's world: from the Siberian prison camp to the gambling halls of Europe; from the dank prison cells of the Tsar's fortress to the refined salons of St Petersburg. Along the way, Christofi relates the stories of the three women whose lives were so deeply intertwined with Dostoevsky's: the consumptive widow Maria; the impetuous Polina who had visions of assassinating the Tsar; and the faithful stenographer Anna, who did so much to secure his literary legacy. Reading between the lines of his fiction, Christofi reconstructs the memoir Dostoevsky might have written had life – and literary stardom – not intervened. He gives us a new portrait of the artist as never before seen: a shy but devoted lover, an empathetic friend of the people, a loyal brother and friend, and a writer able to penetrate to the very depths of the human soul.

An examination of the true role of governance as a driver of high-quality strategic decision-making, which can help an organization achieve its strategic objectives more efficiently and effectively.Many boards approach the subject of governance from a compliance perspective, which leaves value lying on the table. When boards complain that “we're spending too much time on governance”, what they're usually referring to is 'compliance'. A compliance focus leads to an emphasis on governance as an area of subject-matter expertise, a cost, an overhead, a back-office activity, something which 'has to be done' to satisfy regulation and Code. It manifests itself through a culture of box-ticking. Directors and senior management perceive, and derive, little value from the exercise.Seamus Gillen believes that governance is a commercial discipline, providing a fundamental underpin to the process of value creation, value protection and value preservation. Governance drives the quality of strategic decision-making that helps an organization achieve its strategic objectives more efficiently and effectively. High standards of governance create competitive advantage, a concept as applicable to not-for-profits and public sector bodies as to commercial entities. For organizations pursuing this approach, governance becomes a liberating theology, and a critical business enabler.Building Better Boards resonates with professionals operating across international jurisdictions, and is inclusive rather than exclusive. The book emphasises, and demonstrates, that governance is a live issue, an ongoing priority area of board focus, with developments occurring around the world on, literally, a daily basis. It identifies good practice and progressive thinking across sectors and geographies. It builds on thought leadership and case studies, as well as regulatory guidance and Code principles. It offers new models and approaches based on real-life experience. All to provide boards and directors - as well as senior executives - with the means to leverage governance to achieve their strategic objectives. To help them lead and succeed in a changing world. An examination of the true role of governance and compliance as drivers of quality decision-making, which can help an organization and its board achieve their strategic objectives more efficiently and effectively.

'A fantastic book' – Running FitnessTransform your running through the power of yoga.Incorporating yoga into your training plan could be the key to unlocking your running potential. Yoga can ease tight muscles and boost recovery, helping you to forge a relaxed running style and a focused mind.In this new edition of the bestselling guide, Lexie Williamson shows you how to address muscular imbalances in a time-efficient and targeted way. Learn how to:- release running tight spots, like the hamstrings and hip flexors - run taller with focused core exercises- strengthen weak muscles through power yoga moves- prevent injury with recovery techniques - breathe more deeply and sharpen your mindWith practical advice and step-by-step photography, Yoga for Runners is suitable for runners of all levels, from the casual jogger to the ultra-marathon veteran. Stretch your muscles in simple post-run routines or delve into longer sequences tailored for both new and experienced yoga practitioners. This is the ideal training companion for becoming a smoother, stronger runner.'The latest way to enhance your running performance' – Trail Running

An awe-inspiring history of the five most legendary classic races in world cycling. The Tour de France may provide the most obvious fame and glory, but it is cyclings one-day tests that the professional riders really prize. Toughest, longest and dirtiest of all are the so-called Monuments, the five legendary races that are the sports equivalent of golfs majors or the grand slams in tennis. MilanSanremo, the Tour of Flanders, Paris­Roubaix, LiègeBastogneLiège and the Tour of Lombardy date back more than a century, and each of them is an anomaly in modern-day sport, the cycling equivalent of the Monaco Grand Prix. Time has changed them to a degree, but they remain as brutally testing as they ever have been. They provide the sports outstanding one-day performers with a chance to measure themselves against each other and their predecessors in the most challenging tests in world cycling. From the bone-shattering bowler-hat cobbles of the ParisRoubaix to the insanely steep hellingen in the Tour of Flanders, each race is as unique as the riders who push themselves through extreme exhaustion to win them and enter their epic history. Over the course of a century, only Rik Van Looy, Eddy Merckx and Roger De Vlaeminck have won all five races. Yet victory in a single edition of a Monument guarantees a rider lasting fame. For some, that one victory has even more cachet than success in a grand tour. Each of the Monuments has a fascinating history, featuring tales of the finest and largest characters in the sport. In this updated edition of The Monuments Peter Cossins tells the tumultuous history of these extraordinary races and the riders they have immortalised.

Unlock your cycling potential with yoga. Striving for stamina, power and speed can take its toll on the cyclist's body. Yoga is the ideal cycling companion to relieve the repetitive strains of riding, helping to ease tight muscles, increase mobility and reduce chances of injury.In this new edition of the bestselling title, learn how to use yoga to optimise your recovery, ride tension-free and enhance your performance. A specialist in yoga for cycling, Lexie Williamson guides you through tried-and-tested poses and mobility drills so you can:· gain a supple back, hips and hamstrings· adopt a stronger aerodynamic position through riding-specific core moves · develop efficient breathing and build a mind-body connection· recover more efficiently with restorative yoga practices Functional and accessible, Yoga for Cyclists adapts yoga techniques for modern cyclists of all levels, making it suitable for everyone from the beginner to the Tour de France-hopeful. By following step-by-step sequences, from quick hip releases to extended post-ride sessions, you'll discover how the power of yoga can transform your cycling.'Handy for both beginners and pros... leaves no stone unturned.' – Women's Fitness'A genuinely useful guide that will soon have tattered edges through use.' – Road.cc

A practical, hands-on manual covering the entire Day Skipper syllabus in a step-by-step learning system designed to get you straight on the water.As one of Britain's best-known instructors and writers on seamanship, Tom Cunliffe understands the concerns and anxieties of first-time skippers better than most. In this 7th edition of his highly successful manual, he provides the perfect blend of advice, instruction, inspiration and encouragement to support their growing experience at sea.Taking the RYA syllabus as a framework, The Complete Day Skipper begins with yacht handling under power, moves on to boat husbandry and sailing skills, then goes on to explore navigation, from steering clear of trouble near home to the practical use of modern electronic navigation systems. Key features include:- An at-sea, hands-on approach infused with helpful tips and common sense- A step-by-step learning system designed to get you straight on to the water- Essential, real-life navigation that wholeheartedly embraces GPS - Cunliffe's unique emphasis on fuss-free cruisingThis 7th edition features updated and expanded sections on navigation, weather forecasting, sails and electronic chart plotters, along with new photographs. Easy to read and down to earth, The Complete Day Skipper is a friendly hand on the shoulder for both novice skippers and more experienced sailors who choose not to venture far afield.

A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - SPORT'An amazing adventure... I was left in total awe' - Lorraine Kelly'Brilliant' - Mark Beaumont 'A compelling account of a truly remarkable achievement' - Tim Moore, travel writer16 countries, 124 days and 18,000 miles. This is the story of one woman's solo lap of the planet by bike.'The relief was immense: no longer was I talking, thinking or worrying about this. I was just actually doing it. I, Jenny Graham, was riding around the actual world!'In 2018, amateur cyclist Jenny Graham left family and friends behind in Scotland to become the fastest woman to cycle around the world. Alone and unsupported, she crossed the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin four months later, smashing the female record by nearly three weeks. With infectious wit and honesty, Jenny brings readers into her remarkable Round the World adventure, as she takes on four continents, 16 countries – and countless cups of coffee. Her journey swerves from terrifying near road collisions in Russia and weather extremes in Australia to breathtaking landscapes in Mongolia and exhilarating wildlife encounters in North America. Tight on time and money, she resorts to fixing her bike on the fly, sleeping on roadsides and often riding through the night to stay on track and complete her mission.As she battles physical and mental challenges to race against the clock, Jenny gradually opens up to the joy of the adventure and all its daily discoveries. She gives in to her impulse to connect with people, making friends with strangers across the globe and embracing new cultures. Coffee First, Then the World is her account of a record-breaking ride, and how one woman and a humble bike conquered the world. This is the story of one woman’s solo lap of the planet by bike.